Lowell Grand Banks Dory - Model Shipways

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RDBetz

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I'm finally getting around to starting this so I'm going try my hand at build log. I'm not going to do an unboxing since that's been covered pretty thoroughly in other logs. I'm really looking forward to the build. For starters here's a picture of the result of the first couple of steps.

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I am happy to see a new building log of this kit
Looking forward
 
Love your care on producing the oars! Looks like the real thing. As far as bending the strake, I suggest soaking them in hot water for a while to make the bending easier. GLuing the broken frames together usually produces an even stronger frame. (Ask me how I know! :rolleyes:)
 
When I glued on the sheer strake there was a good half inch extra at the stern. I trimmed it off without thinking but now I realize that it doesn't come up far enough and too much of the transom is sticking out above the plank. Annoying, but there isn't much I can do about it so I guess I just move on and write it off as a learning experience.
 
RDBetz said:
When I glued on the sheer strake there was a good half inch extra at the stern. I trimmed it off without thinking but now I realize that it doesn't come up far enough and too much of the transom is sticking out above the plank. Annoying, but there isn't much I can do about it so I guess I just move on and write it off as a learning experience.
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I believe I did the same thing. I just cut the transom down a bit.
 
I got both sheer strakes attached. I found it virtually impossible to clamp them properly with the frame on the build board. Also, as Rob suggested, I cut down the transom. Had to remove and reposition the stern cleat. There are a few things I'm not totally happy with but <shrug> it's my first build. On to the next steps.

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